MPX5078338: Mr. John Watson of Ryburgh, near Fakenham, Norfolk Farm has taught his wife to sow seeds with the old fashion fiddle or broadcaster, this helps to solve the man power shortage. It is possible to sow 20 acres with these instruments which fling the seeds three yards, Pictures show the farmer and his wife, She is learning to sow hay seed with her husband. March 1948 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5082987: The French Rugby League team Carcassone, who are playing a series of games in England open their account by playing Swinton yesterday (Monday). Here is the French team:- G. Calbette, J. PY, H. Moutou, J. Poch, (Captain) M. Martin, G. Riccio Seated: Left to right- J. Albert, J. Maso, R. Trescases, Puig-Aubert, F. Labazuy, L.. LLari, E. Ponsinet. March 1947 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081143: The Waitress' - 1970 Style: A new restaurant - night club called "Bumburs" in Coventry Street, London, in the old Corner House building, will have some of the lovely waitresses in England. The girls have been picked for their loveliness, as well as their experience. They will wear rather fetching outfits, including see-thru tops .. and see-in tops. Pictured against the background of "Bumburs" .. a name for atheletes shoes are Katrina Davy, 19; Wendy Howlett, 21; Strona Hazell 22. December 1970 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5078467: The Institute of Directors annual conference at the Albert Hall, more improperly known as 'The Picnic' from the practice of serving lunch in picnic boxes to the 3,000 odd, directors who attend, was addressed today by such diverse speakers as Barbara Castle, Ronald Reagan, Governor of California, Ian McLeod and John Betjeman. Governor Ronald Reagan rejects the knife and fork approach to his cold chicken. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5088297: Humour: Pictures of set of "Nude" furniture designed and sculpted by painter and graphic artist Allen Jones, aged 32. This is his second excursion into sculpture. The set comprises a table composed of a crouching female figure, supporting a plate of glass. Another "Nude" stands there with her hands outstretched. If you hang a hat on it it becomes a hat-stand, and of course there is a chair consisting of a girl with a seat on top. Allen Jones is an internationally reputed artist. He makes these figures in fibre-glass and leather. The artist carrying the table base. December 1969, Jones, Allen (b.1937) / Bridgeman Images